Tag: Propulsion
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Beating The World Record For Fastest Flying Drone Once Again: A New Era Of Speed
Introduction: A Friendly Push for Speed The world of drone innovation thrives on competition, experimentation, and a little friendly rivalry. In recent years, Luke Maximo Bell and a cadre of like‑minded teams have turned the quest for speed into a public spectacle of skill, science, and sheer daring. Each attempt to beat the world record…
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Rolls race: The German plot to woo Britain’s engineering champion
Rivalry, collaboration, and a new aviation era The aerospace sector is entering a period of rapid transformation, driven by electrification, hydrogen propulsion, and increasingly autonomous systems. In this context, an apparent bid by German policymakers and industry leaders to align with Britain’s engineering powerhouse, Rolls-Royce, signals more than a routine commercial deal. It marks a…
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Why China is Racing to Develop Its Own Commercial Jet Engine
Introduction: A strategic pivot in Chinese aviation China is intensifying its effort to manufacture a fully homegrown commercial jet engine, a move intertwined with national security, economic policy, and technological ambition. After years of relying on foreign suppliers for critical propulsion systems, Beijing is pursuing an autonomous supply chain for its aviation sector. This push…
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The 7 Top Space and Defense Tech Startups from Disrupt Startup Battlefield
Introduction: A Glimpse into the Future of Space and Defense Tech TechCrunch’s Disrupt Startup Battlefield remains one of the most influential stages for emerging startups. Each year, thousands apply, hundreds are shortlisted, and a select group earns the chance to pitch before a global audience. In the realm of space and defense technology, the winners…
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NASA Awards Liquid Hydrogen Supply Contracts to Power Its Space Missions
Overview: NASA Awards Major Liquid Hydrogen Contracts NASA has awarded contracts to two energy and industrial gas suppliers to provide liquid hydrogen for agency facilities and missions. Plug Power, Inc., based in Slingerlands, New York, and Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., based in Allentown, Pennsylvania, will jointly supply up to approximately 36,952,000 pounds of liquid…